Briggs and Stratton 030675 User Manual

Outdoor Inverter Generator

Operator’s Manual

Reproduction
Not	for

Model Number _ _____________________________

Revision ___________________________________

Serial Number ______________________________

Date Purchased _ ____________________________

Copyright © 2017. Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Milwaukee, WI, USA. All rights reserved.
800-743-4115
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Equipment Description

	Table of Contents							WARNING! This product can expose you to
	Equipment Description					. . . . . . . . .	. . . 2	chemicals including gasoline engine exhaust, which is
								known to the State of California to cause cancer, and
	Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
								carbon monoxide, which is known to the State of California to
	Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7							cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more
	Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12							information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
	Storage . . . . . . .					. . . . . . . . .	. 15	Equipment Description
	Troubleshooting/Specifications . . . . . . . . 16
	Warranty . . . . . .					. . . . . . . . .	. . 18	Read this manual carefully and become familiar
	Register Your Product							with your outdoor generator. Know its applications,
								its limitations, and any hazards involved. Save
	To ensure prompt and complete warranty coverage, register							these original instructions for future reference.
	your product online at www.onlineproductregistration.com.							The generator is an engine–driven, revolving field,
	Symbols and Meanings
								alternating and direct current (AC & DC) generator. It
								was designed to supply electrical power for operating
	Signal			Meaning
								compatible electrical lighting, appliances, tools and motor
				Indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will
	DANGER							loads. The generator’s revolving field is driven at about
				result in death or serious injury.				3,600 rpm (withQPT™(QUIETPOWERTECHNOLOGY™)
	WARNING			Indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could				switch off) by a single-cylinder engine.
				result in death or serious injury.				The outdoor generator produces power that can be used for
								outdoor items using extension cords or for first time temporary
	CAUTION			Indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could
								home power restoration. Before your next home power outage,
				result in minor or moderate injury.
								install a listed transfer switch. A transfer switch is a separate device
				Indicates information considered important, but
	NOTICE							installed by a licensed electrician that allows the portable generator
				not hazard-related.				to be cord connected, using the locking receptacle, directly into
								your home’s electrical system. Extension cords connected to the
	Symbol		Name			Explanation		portable generator’s control panel are not intended to be a long
			Safety Alert			Indicates a potential personal injury		term solution when connected to items inside your home.
								Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this
			Symbol			hazard.	for
								manual is both accurate and current. However, the manufacturer
			Operator’s			Failure to follow warnings, instructions		reserves the right to change, alter or otherwise improve the
						and operator’s manual could result in		generator and this documentation at any time without prior notice.
			Manual			death or serious injury.		NOTICE If you have questions about intended use, contact an
						Engine exhaust contains carbon		authorized service dealer. This equipment is designed to be used
			Toxic			Not		with Briggs & Stratton authorized parts only.
						monoxide, a poisonous gas that
			Fumes			could kill you in minutes. You cannot		This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian
						smell it or see it.		standard ICES-002.
						Reproduction
						Fuel and its vapors are extremely
						flammable which could cause burns or		QPT (QUIET POWER TECHNOLOGY)
								This feature is designed to greatly improve fuel economy.
			Fire			fire resulting in death or serious injury.
								When switch is ON (I), engine speed increases as
						Engine exhaust could cause fire
								electrical loads are connected, and decreases as electrical
						resulting in death or serious injury.		loads are removed.
						Generator could cause electrical
			Electric					With switch OFF (0), engine will run at full governed
						shock resulting in death or serious		speed.
			Shock
						injury.		NOTICE Always have the switch OFF (0) when starting or
			Hot Surface			Muffler could cause burns or		stopping generator or when using DC USB ports.
						resulting in serious injury.

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Equipment Description

System Ground

The generator has a system ground that connects the generator frame components to the ground terminals on the AC output receptacles. The system ground is connected to the AC neutral wire (the neutral is bonded to the generator frame).

Special Requirements

There may be Federal or State regulations, local codes, or ordinances that apply to the intended use of the generator. Please consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or the local agency having jurisdiction.

This generator is not intended to be used at a construction site or similar activity as defined by NFPA 70-2014 (NEC) section 590.6.

To Temporarily Restore Power Using Extension Cords

120V OUTLET

To Restore Home Power Using a Listed

Transfer Switch

	120/240V	—	Transfer
	Outlet		Switch

Typical Indoor Items

Connections to your home’s electrical system must use a listed transfer switch installed by a licensed electrician. The connection must isolate the generator power from the utility power and comply with all applicable laws and electrical codes. Power your home with a 30 Amp transfer switch system.

1. Only use cords marked for outdoor use rated your loads.

	To Temporarily provide power
	using extension cords		for
Total	Minimum Guage, Outdoor Rated
Amperage	Up to 50 FT (15 M) Up to 100 FT (30 M)
Up to 13A	16	Not	14
Up to 15A	14		12
Up to 20A	12		10
		Reproduction
Up to 30A	10		8

2.Follow cord safety instructions.

3.Extension cords running directly into the home increase your risk of carbon monoxide poisoning through openings. Install carbon monoxide alarm(s).

4.Before your next home power outage, install a listed* transfer switch.

* Certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory that the product complies to appropriate product safety test standards.

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Equipment Description

Retractable Handle

Recoil Starter

Choke Control

Engine Switch

Grounding Fastener

Handholds

Fuel Cap

Identification Label

Side Maintenance Cover

Oil Fill/Dipstick

Engine Identification

Spark Arrester Muffler

Air Cleaner

Back Cover

Handhold

Oil Drain Plug

Handhold

Reproduction
Not	for

Air Cleaner (under back cover) — Filters engine intake air. Back Cover — Remove to gain access to the air filter. Choke Control — Used when starting a cold engine.

Engine Identification (under side maintenance cover) — Provides model, type and serial number of engine.

Engine Switch — Set switch to ON (I) before using recoil starter. Set switch to OFF (0) to stop engine. Also turns fuel valve on and off.

Fuel Cap — Add unleaded fuel here.

Grounding Fastener — Consult your local agency having jurisdiction for grounding requirements in your area.

Handholds — Provided for convenient lifting.

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Identification Label — Provides model and serial number of generator.

Oil Drain Plug — Drain engine oil here.

Oil Fill/Dipstick (under side maintenance cover) —­ Check and add engine oil here.

Recoil Starter — Used to start the engine manually.

Retractable Handle — Press button and pull handle out to move generator. Press button to push handle back in.

Side Maintenance Cover — Remove to gain access to the spark plug, spark arrester, and oil service.

Spark Arrester Muffler — Exhaust muffler lowers engine noise and is equipped with a spark arrester screen.

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Features and Controls

Compare the illustrations with your generator to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and product warnings.

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp

GFCI Duplex Receptacles

QPT Switch

Power Use

LED’s

			Reproduction
		Not		for
Low Oil	Overload
	Reset	Circuit	USB Ports
Indicator		Breakers			Main Breaker
	120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp
	Locking Receptacle
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, GFCI Duplex Receptacles — Used						Overload Reset — If the generator was overloaded, press
to supply 120 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz power for						the OVERLOAD RESET button to continue in normal
electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.						operating mode. The button also activates the hour meter.
120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle — Used to						See Hour Meter.
supply 120 / 240 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz power for						Power Use LED’s — Measures the output wattage
electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.						(generator load) of all the generator receptacles and
Circuit Breakers (AC) — The 120 Volt AC, 20A GFCI						displays the percentage of total generator load. LED’s will
duplex receptacles are provided with “push to reset” 20						also flash to show generator hours. See Hour Meter.
Amp circuit breakers to protect the generator against						QPT (QUIET POWER TECHNOLOGY) Switch — Use this
electrical overload.						switch to turn the QPT switch on (I) and off (0).
Low Oil Indicator — This unit is equipped with a low oil						Rocker Switch Circuit Breaker — The receptacles are
protection device. Oil must be at proper level for engine						provided with a 2 pole rocker switch circuit breaker to
to run. If the engine oil drops below a preset level, an oil						protect the generator against electrical overload.

switch will stop the engine. Check oil level with dipstick.	USB Ports — Use ports to recharge most USB powered
	devices.
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Features and Controls

for	Muffler
	Point away
	from home
Not
Reproduction

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Operation

Operation

Step 1: Safe Location

Before starting the portable generator there are two equally important safety concerns regarding carbon monoxide poisoning and fire that must be addressed.

Operation Location to Reduce the Risk of

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

The engine exhaust of all fossil fuel burning equipment, such as a portable generator, contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that could kill you in minutes. You cannot smell it, see it, or taste it. Even if you do not smell exhaust fumes, you could still be exposed to carbon monoxide gas.

DANGER! Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that could kill you in minutes. You cannot smell it, see it, or taste it.

Even if you do not smell exhaust fumes, you could still be exposed to carbon monoxide gas.

•Operate this product only outdoors far away from windows, doors and vents to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide gas from accumulating and potentially being drawn towards occupied spaces.

•Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in carbon monoxide alarms with battery back-up according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Smoke alarms cannot detect carbon monoxide gas.

By law it is required in many states to have a carbon

• Do not run this product inside homes, garages,

monoxide alarm in operating condition in your home. A

basements, crawlspaces, sheds, or other partially-

carbon monoxide alarm is an electronic device that detects

enclosed spaces even if using fans or opening doors

hazardous levels of carbon monoxide. When there is

and windows for ventilation. Carbon monoxide can

a buildup of carbon monoxide, the alarm will alert the

quickly build up in these spaces and can linger for

occupants by flashing visual indicator light and alarm.

hours, even after this product has shut off.

Smoke alarms cannot detect carbon monoxide gas.

• Always place this product downwind and point the

Carbon monoxide alarm

engine exhaust away from occupied spaces.

If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using this

product, get to fresh air right away. See a doctor. You may

for

have carbon monoxide poisoning.

USE OUTDOORS - AVOID CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING

MUFFLER

Not

CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM(S)

Install carbon monoxide alarms inside

Reproductyourionhome. Without working carbon

monoxide alarms, you will not realize

point away

you are getting sick and dying from

carbon monoxide poisoning.

from home

To better educate yourself about all carbon monoxide risks, go to www.takeyourgeneratoroutside.com.

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Operation

Operation Location to Reduce the Risk of Fire

WARNING! Exhaust heat/gases could ignite combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank

causing a fire, resulting in death or serious injury.

•Portable generator must be at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) from any structure, overhang, trees, windows, doors, any wall opening, shrubs, or vegetation over 12 in. (30.5 cm) in height.

•Do not place portable generator under a deck or other type of structure that may confine airflow. Smoke alarm(s) must be installed and maintained indoors according to the manufacturer’s instructions/recommendations.

•Carbon monoxide alarms cannot detect smoke.

•Do not place portable generator in manner other than shown.

5 ft. (1.5 m) min.

Reproduction
	formin.
Not	5 ft. (1.5 m)
MUFFLER

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			Operation
Step 2: Oil and Fuel		6.	Replace and fully tighten dipstick.
Fuel must meet these requirements:		7.	Replace the maintenance cover and hand tighten the
• Clean, fresh, unleaded fuel with a minimum of 87 octane.			three maintenance cover screws.
• Gasoline with an ethanol content up to 10% is acceptable.		8.	Slowly remove fuel cap to relieve pressure in tank.
		9.	Slowly add unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be careful not
E10	E15		to fill above lip. This allows adequate space for fuel
			expansion.

NOTICE Do not mix oil in fuel or modify engine to run on alternate fuels. Use of unapproved fuels could damage engine and will not be covered under warranty.

See High Altitude for 5,000 ft. and above.

WARNING! Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable which could cause burns or fire resulting in death or serious injury.

•Do not refuel or move during operation.

•Turn engine off and let it cool at least 2 minutes before

removing fuel cap.				10. Install fuel cap and let any spilled fuel evaporate
• Fill fuel tank outdoors. Keep fuel away from sparks, open				before starting engine.
		ReproductionLow Oil Indicator
flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.				High Altitude
Check fuel lines, tank, cap and fittings frequently for				At altitudes over 5,000 ft. (1524 m), a minimum 85 octane
cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.				fuel is acceptable. To remain emissions compliant, high
1.	Move generator outdoors to a flat, level surface.			altitude adjustment is required. Operation without this
2. Loosen the three maintenance cover screws and				adjustment will cause decreased performance, increased
	remove the side maintenance cover.		for	fuel consumption, and increased emissions.
				See an authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer for high altitude
				adjustment information. Operation of the engine at altitudes
	Not			below 2,500 ft. (762 m) with the high altitude kit is not
				recommended.
				Transporting
3.	Clean area around oil fill and remove dipstick.			When transporting equipment with a vehicle or trailer,
				turn engine switch to off (0) position. Do not tip engine or
4.	Using oil funnel, slowly pour oil into oil fill opening.			equipment at an angle which causes fuel to spill.
				NOTICE Do not lift or carry generator by retractable
				handle. Handholds provided for convenient lifting.
				The low oil indicator system is designed to prevent engine
				damage caused by not enough engine oil. If the engine
5.	Checking oil level frequently, fill to full mark (top hole)			oil level drops below a preset level, the red LED low oil
				indicator light comes on and an oil level switch will stop the
	on dipstick.			engine. If the engine stops or the red LED low oil indicator
				light comes on when you pull the recoil handle, check the

engine oil level.

Full Add

NOTICE Pause to permit oil to settle. Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level is checked. DO NOT overfill.

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EN10

Operation

Step 3: Generator Start Up

NOTICE Always have QPT switch OFF (0) when starting or stopping generator or when using DC USB ports.

Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the following start instructions:

1.Make sure unit is outdoors on a level surface.

NOTICE Failure to operate the unit on a level surface may cause the unit to shut down.

2.Pull choke control out to close choke ().

Power Use	Overload
LED’s	Reset

5 Volt DC USB Ports

The maximum current available for the USB ports is 2.1 Amps at 5 Volts. The USB port allows you to recharge most USB powered devices with a USB charging cable (not included).

NOTICE For maximum output when charging Apple devices, use the bottom USB port.

					Engine	GFCI Duplex
	Recoil					Receptacles
					Switch		USB
	Starter	Choke Control					Ports
	3. Turn engine switch to ON (I) position.					NOTICE For charging ITE (Information Technology
	4. Grasp recoil starter handle and pull slowly until slight					Equipment) only.
	resistance is felt. Then pull rapidly once to start engine.					120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, GFCI Duplex Receptacles
	5. Open choke gradually as engine warms up by pushing					Use each receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, single-phase,
	in on choke handle.					60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to 2,400 Watts (2.4 kW)
	NOTICE If engine fails to start, push choke control in and					at 20 Amps of current.
	repeat step 4. If engine starts but fails to run, see Low Oil					Ground Fault Protection
	Indicator in Oil and Fuel.					The duplex receptacles are equipped with Ground Fault
	Step 4: Connecting Electrical Loads					Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection. The GFCI protects
	Using Extension Cords				for	against electrical shock that may be caused if your body
	Use only grounded extension cords marked for outdoor					becomes a path which electricity travels to reach ground.
						When protected by a GFCI, one may still feel a shock, but
	use rated for your loads. Follow cord safety instructions.
		WARNING! Damaged or overloaded extension				the GFCI is intended to cut current off quickly enough so
						that a person in normal health should not suffer any serious
		cords could overheat, arc, and burn resulting in				electrical injury.
			Not
		death or serious injury.					WARNING! Generator voltage could cause
	NOTICE For generator output required see Generator
							electrical shock or burn resulting in death or
	Capacity. Connect electrical loads in off position then turn
	on for operation.			Reproductionserious injury. Contact with the hot and neutral
						conductor at the same time could cause electrical shock
	Power Use
						or burn, even if the circuit is GFCI protected.
	The power use monitor indicates the percentage of total					Testing the GFCI
	generator load using 4 LED’s. The first green LED indicates
	the generator is operating normally or producing more than					Test your GFCI outlet prior to each use, as follows:
	25% load. The second green LED comes on after 50% load					• Push the “Test” button. The “Reset” button should pop
	is reached. The yellow LED comes on after 75% load is						out, which should allow no power to reach the outlet.
	reached. The red LED flashes when load reaches 100%.					•	Press the “Reset” button firmly until it is fully in place
	Overload Reset
							and locks in that position. If the GFCI outlet does
	If the generator is overloaded, the red 100% load LED						not reset properly, do not use the outlet. Call or take
	illuminates and cuts power to the receptacles. You						your generator to a local Briggs & Stratton authorized
	must turn off and unplug all electrical loads. Press the
							service dealer.
	OVERLOAD RESET button on the generator control panel
						•	If the GFCI trips by itself at any time, reset and test the
	and then plug in and restart electrical loads one at a time to
	continue in normal operating mode.						outlet.

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W (Neutral)

Operation

120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking Receptacle

Use a NEMA L14-30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a

4 wire cord set rated for 250 Volt AC loads at 30 Amps. The generator’s locking receptacle is not protected by a GFCI.

4-Wire Cord Set

240V

120V 120V

2.Total the running watts. This is the amount of power your generator must produce to keep your items running. See following example:

Example

Tool or Appliance		Running Watts		Starting Watts
Window air conditioner		1200		1800
Refrigerator		800		2000
Television		280		—
Light (75 Watts)		75		—
		2355 Total		2000 Highest
		Running Watts		Starting Watts
Total running watts			= 2355
Highest starting watts			= 2000
Total generator watts required			= 4355

Y (Hot)	X (Hot)	3. Estimate the starting watts you will need. Because not
NEMA L14-30	Ground (Green)	all motors start at the same time, total starting wattage
		can be estimated by adding only the item with the
This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single		highest additional starting watts requirements to the
phase loads requiring up to 5,000 Watts of power (5.0kW)		total running watts from step 2.

at 20.8 Amps for 240 Volts or two independent 120 Volt	Power Management
loads at 20.8 Amps each.	To manage generator power, sequentially add loads as
Generator Capacity	follows:

	To make sure your generator can supply enough running					1.	With nothing connected to generator, start the engine
	watts and starting watts for the items you will power at the					2.	outdoors.	the first load, preferably the largest
	same time, follow these simple steps:						Plug in and turn
	1. Select the items you will power at the same time. See						load you have.
	following list for typical wattages.				for	3.	Permit the generator output to stabilize (engine runs
	Tool or Appliance		Running		Starting		smoothly and attached device operates properly).
			Watts*		Watts**	4.	Plug in and turn	the next load.
	Light Bulb - 75 Watt		75		-	5.	Again, permit the generator to stabilize.
	Sump Pump		800		1200
			Not			6.	Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional load.
	Refrigerator/Freezer		800		2000
	Water Well Pump - 1/3 HP		1000		2000	Never add more loads than the generator capacity. Take
	Window AC - 10,000 BTU		1200		1800	special care to consider surge loads in generator capacity.
	Furnace Fan Blower - 1/2 HP		800		1300
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	Microwave Oven - 1000 Watt		1000		-	1.	Turn off and unplug all electrical loads from generator
	Color Television - 42”		280		-		panel receptacles. Never stop engine with electrical
	Personal Computer w/17” monitor		800		-
							devices plugged in and turned on.
	Garage Door Opener - 1/2 HP		480		520	2.	Let engine run at no-load for one minute to stabilize
	* Typical wattages listed are approximate only. Check tool						internal temperatures of engine and generator.
						3.	Turn engine switch to 0FF (0) position.
	or appliance for actual wattage.

**Per Briggs & Stratton 628K, Starting Watts represents the momentary electrical current the generator can provide to start electric motors. Starting Watts does not represent the power required to continuously run electrical loads. Starting Watts is the maximum current that can momentarily be supplied when starting a motor, multiplied by the generator’s rated voltage.

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Maintenance

Maintenance				The LED lights should be read from left to right.
Maintenance Schedule					Each LED will blink once for 2 seconds to let the user know
				how many digits will display. OK represents the first digit,
Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs				25% the second digit, 75% the third digit, and 100% the
first. More frequent service is required when operating in				fourth digit. Each LED will blink the number of hours. Digits
adverse conditions noted below.				with a zero will remain lit.
First 5 Hours				Example
• Change engine oil					Hours	OK		25%	75%		100%
						First Digit		Second	Third Digit		Fourth
Every 8 Hours or Daily
								Digit			Digit
• Clean debris
					2 Hours	Off		Off	Off		Blink x 2
• Check engine oil level
					47 Hours	Off		Off	Blink x 4		Blink x 7
Every 25 Hours or Yearly
					108 Hours	Off		Blink x 1	On		Blink x 8
• Clean engine air filter1
					1264 Hours	Blink x 1		Blink x 2	Blink x 6		Blink x 4
Every 50 Hours or Yearly
					Cleaning
• Inspect muffler and spark arrester					Daily or before use, look around and underneath
Every 100 Hours or Yearly					the generator for signs of oil or fuel leaks. Clean any
					accumulated debris. Keep area around muffler free from
• Change engine oil1
					any debris.
Yearly					• Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt or oil.
• Replace engine air filter1					• Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
• Replace spark plug					NOTICE Improper treatment of generator could damage
					it and shorten its life. Do not expose generator to excessive
1 Service more often under dirty or dusty conditions.					moisture, dust, dirt, or corrosive vapors. Do not insert any
General Recommendations					objects through cooling slots.
Regular maintenance will improve the performance and					Engine Maintenance
			for		Oil Recommendations
extend the life of the generator. See any authorized dealer
for service.					We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty
The generator’s warranty does not cover items that have					Certified oils for best performance. Other high-quality
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To					detergent oils are acceptable if classified for service SF
receive full value from the warranty, the operator must					or higher. Do not use special additives. See Common
	Not			Service Parts.
maintain the generator as instructed in this manual.
All service and adjustments should be made at least once				Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity for
each season. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure				the engine. Use the chart to select the best viscosity for the
		Reproduction
proper fuel-air mixture and help your engine run better and				outdoor temperature range expected.

last longer. Follow requirements in Maintenance Schedule.

Emissions Control

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissions control devices and systems may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. However, to obtain ”no charge” emissions control service, the work must be performed by a factory authorized dealer. See Emissions Warranty.

Hour Meter

The hour meter is integrated into the Power Use LED’s and indicates the amount of hours the generator has accumulated. To activate, press and hold the OVERLOAD

RESET button for 3 seconds.

*Below 40°F (4°C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard starting.

**Above 80°F (27°C) the use of 10W30 may cause increased oil consumption. Check oil level more frequently.

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						Maintenance
	Checking/Adding Engine Oil				3.	Reinstall oil drain plug and tighten securely.
	Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least				4.	Loosen the three maintenance cover screws and
	every 8 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained.					remove the side maintenance cover.
	1. Make sure generator is on a level surface.				5.	Clean area around oil fill, remove dipsitck and wipe
	2. Loosen the three maintenance cover screws and					with clean cloth.
	3.	remove the side maintenance cover.			6.	Slowly pour recommended oil (about 36 oz. (1.0 l))
		Clean area around oil fill, remove dipsitck and wipe				into oil fill opening. Pause to permit oil to settle. Fill to
		with clean cloth. Replace dipstick. Remove and check				full mark (top hole) on dipstick.
		oil level.			7.	Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level is checked. Do
	4.	Verify oil is at full mark (top hole) on dipstick.
						not overfill.
				Full	8.	Reinstall dipstick.
					9.	Wipe up any spilled oil.
				Add	10.	Replace the side maintenance cover and hand tighten
						the three maintenance cover screws.
	5. If needed, using oil funnel, slowly pour oil into oil fill				Service Air Filter
					Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if
		opening to full mark (top hole) on dipstick. Do not overfill.			you run it with a dirty air filter. Clean or replace more often
	NOTICE Overfilling with oil could cause the engine to not				if operating under dusty or dirty conditions.
	start, or hard starting.				1.	Loosen back cover screws, slide cover up and remove.
	•	Do not overfill.
	• If over the full mark (top hole) on dipstick, drain oil to reduce
		oil level to full mark on dipstick.
	6. Replace and tighten dipstick.
	7. Replace the side maintenance cover and hand tighten
		the three maintenance cover screws.
	NOTICE Do not attempt to crank or start engine
	it has been properly serviced with recommended oil. This
	could result in an engine failure.			before	2.	Carefully remove foam filter by pulling it out towards
	CAUTION Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact					you.
	with used motor oil. Used motor oil has been shown					Face Plate
	to cause skin cancer in certain laboratory animals.				Filter
	Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
		KEEP OUT OF REACH OFNotCHILDREN. DON’T
		POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN
		USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
	Changing Engine Oil		Reproduction
	If you are using your generator under extremely dirty or
	dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change the
	oil more often.				3.	Wash foam filter in liquid detergent and water only.
	Change oil while engine is still warm from running, as follows:
						Squeeze dry in a clean cloth.
	1. Make sure unit is on a level surface.				4.	SATURATE foam air filter in clean engine oil and
	2. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil completely into a					squeeze in a clean cloth to remove excess oil.
		suitable container.			5.	Reinstall clean or new foam filter inside base behind
						face plate.
					NOTICE Be sure filter is fully seated behind the face
			Oil Drain		plate.
			Plug		6.	Slide back cover into grove and reinstall.

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Maintenance

Service Spark Plug			Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester
Changing the spark plug will help your engine to start			The engine exhaust muffler has a spark arrester screen.
easier and run better.			Inspect the muffler for cracks, corrosion, or other damage.
1. Loosen the three maintenance cover screws and			Inspect spark arrester screen for damage or carbon
remove the side maintenance cover.			blockage. Clean if carbon blockage is found or replace if
2. Clean area around spark plug and remove spark plug			damaged. If replacement parts are required, make sure to
boot.			use only original equipment replacement parts.
			WARNING!	Contact with muffler area could
			cause burns resulting in serious injury.
			• Do not touch hot parts.
			• It is a violation of California Public Resource Code,
			Section 4442, to use or operate the engine on any forest-
			covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless
			the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester, as
3. Remove spark plug and inspect spark plug.			defined in Section 4442, maintained in effective working
			order. Other states or federal jurisdictions may have
4. Replace spark plug if electrodes are pitted, burned			similar laws, reference Federal Regulation 36 CFR Part
or porcelain is cracked. Use the recommended			261.52.
replacement plug. See Common Service Parts.			Clean or replace spark arrester as follows:
5. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and reset
spark plug gap to recommended gap if necessary.			1. Loosen the three maintenance cover screws and
See Specifications.			remove the side maintenance cover.
		for	2. Remove screw that attaches spark arrester screen to
			muffler. Remove spark arrester screen.
					Screw
6. Install spark plug and tighten firmly. Reinstall spark
plug boot.			Spark
7. Replace the side maintenance cover and hand tighten
the three maintenance cover screws.			Arrester
	Not		3. Obtain a replacement screen. See Common Service
			Parts.
			4. Reattach screen to muffler. Reattach side cover.
			Common Service Parts
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			Air Cleaner. . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . 596106
			Spark Plug . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . 798615
			Engine Oil Bottle . . .	. . .	. . 100005 or 100028
			Synthetic Oil Bottle . .	. . . . . . . . . . 100074
			Fuel Stabilizer . . . .	. . .	. . 100120 or 100117
			Contact an authorized service dealer or
			BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM for a full list of parts and
			diagrams.

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Storage

Storage

If storing the unit for more than 30 days, use the following guidelines to prepare it for storage.

Long Term Storage Instructions

1.Clean the generator as outlined in Cleaning.

2.Change engine oil while engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill with recommended grade. See

Changing Engine Oil.

3.Treat or drain fuel from generator as fuel can become stale when stored over 30 days.

Stale fuel causes acid and gum deposits to form in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. To keep fuel fresh, use Briggs & Stratton® Advanced Formula Fuel Treatment & Stabilizer, available wherever Briggs & Stratton genuine service parts are sold. See Common Service Parts.

There is no need to drain gasoline from the engine if a fuel stabilizer is added according to instructions. Run the engine for 2 minutes to circulate the stabilizer throughout the fuel system before storage.

If gasoline in the engine has not been treated with a fuel stabilizer, it must be drained into an approved container. Run the engine until it stops from lack of fuel. The use of a fuel stabilizer in the storage container is recommended to maintain freshness.

	WARNING!	Fuel and its vapors are extremely
	flammable and explosive which could cause
	burns, fire or explosion resulting in death
serious injury.		for
•	When storing fuel or equipment with fuel in tank, store
	away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes dryers
	or other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition
	source because they could ignite fuel vapors.
•	When draining fuel, turn generatorNotengine off and let it
	cool at least 2 minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen
	cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank. Drain fuel tank
	outdoors. Keep fuel away from sparks, Reproductionopen flames, pilot
	lights, heat, and other ignition sources.
•	Check fuel lines, tank, cap and fittings frequently for
	cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.

4. Store generator in clean, dry area and cover with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture.

WARNING! Storage covers could cause a fire resulting in death or serious injury.

•Do not place a storage cover over a hot generator. Let equipment cool for a sufficient time before placing the cover on the equipment.

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Troubleshooting/Specifications

Problem		Cause				Correction
		1.	Red LED light is steady. Generator is			1.	See Generator Capacity. Press
Engine is running, but no AC			overloaded or overheated.				OVERLOAD RESET button on
		2.	Poor connection or defective cord set.				control panel.
output is available.						2.	Check and repair.
		3.	Connected device is bad.			3.	Connect another device that is in
							good condition.
Engine runs well at no-load but		1.	Generator is overloaded.			1.	See Generator Capacity.
“bogs down” when loads are
connected.
		1.	Engine switch in OFF (0) position.			1.	Turn engine switch to ON (I) position.
		2.	Low oil indicator light comes on. Low			2.	Fill crankcase to proper level or place
Engine will not start; starts			oil level.				generator on level surface.
		3.	Dirty air filter.			3.	Clean or replace air filter.
and runs rough or shuts down
		4.	Out of fuel.			4.	Fill fuel tank.
when running.
		5.	Spark plug wire not connected to			5.	Connect wire to spark plug.
			spark plug.
		6.	Reproduction
			Flooded with fuel.			6.	Wait 5 minutes and re-crank engine.
For all other issues, see a Briggs & Stratton authorized dealer.
		Specifications
		Running Watts* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,000
		Starting Watts**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,500
Not
		AC Currentforat 240 Volts . . . . . . . .				20.8 Amps
		AC Current at 120 Volts . . . . . . . .				41.6 Amps
		Frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Hz
		Phase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single Phase
		Displacement. . . . . .		. .	.18.67 cu. in. (306 cc)
		Spark Plug Gap. . . . .		. .	. 0.030 in. (0.76 mm)
		Fuel Capacity. . . . . .		5 U.S. Gallons (18.9 Liters)
		Oil Capacity. . . . . .		. .	.36 Ounces (1.0 Liters)

Power Ratings: The gross power rating for individual gasoline engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) code J1940 Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure, and is rated in accordance with SAE J1995. Torque values are derived at 2600 RPM for those engines with “rpm” called out on the label and 3060 RPM for all others; horsepower values are derived at 3600 RPM. The gross power curves can be viewed at www.BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM. Net power values are taken with exhaust and air cleaner installed whereas gross power values are collected without these attachments. Actual gross engine power will be higher than net engine power and is affected by, among other things, ambient operating conditions and engine-to-engine variability. Given the wide array of products on which engines are placed, the gasoline engine may not develop the rated gross power when used in a given piece of power equipment. This difference is due to a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the variety of engine components (air cleaner, exhaust, charging, cooling, carburetor, fuel pump, etc.), application limitations, ambient operating conditions (temperature, humidity, altitude), and engine-to engine variability. Due to manufacturing and capacity limitations, Briggs & Stratton may substitute an engine of higher rated power for this engine.

*Generator certified in accordance with CSA (Canadian Standards Association) standard C22.2 No. 100-14, Motors and Generators and PGMA (Portable Generator Manufacturers’ Association) standard ANSI/PGMA G300-2015, Safety and Performance of Portable Generators.

** Per Briggs & Stratton 628K

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